AOC Media Centre - Swimming

Alicia Coutts - 100m Butterfly; 200m IMAlicia Coutts qualifies for the Women's 200 Metre Individual Medley during day the Australian Swimming Championships at the South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre on March 17, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia.

Daniel Tranter - 400m IM, 200m IMDaniel Tranter qualifies for the Men's 400 Metre Individual Medley during the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials at the South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre on March 15, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia.

Barratt relives relay goldBronte Barratt relives the amazing Australian 4x200m victory at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The team of Barratt, Stephanie Rice, Kylie Palmer and Linda McKenzie stormed home over the USA who had never been beaten in the event in Olympic history. Barratt hopes to defend the title in 2012.

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Stars of the Olympic Swimming TrialsSee the Australian Olympic Swimming Team take shape at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre in Adelaide from 15-22 March.

Ryan Napoleon - 400m FreestyleRyan Napoleon qualifies for the Men's 400 Metre Freestyle during day the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials at the South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre on March 15, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia.

David McKeon - 400m FreestyleDavid McKeon qualifies for the Men's 400 Metre Freestyle during the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials at the South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre on March 15, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia.

Blair Evans - 400m Individual MedleyBlair Evans qualifies for the Women's 400 Metre Individual Medley during the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials at the South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre on March 15, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia.

Thomas Fraser-Holmes - 400m IM, 200m IMThomas Fraser-Holmes qualifies for the Mens 400 Metre Individual Medley and the Mens 200 Metre Individual Medley during the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials at the South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre in Adelaide, Australia.

Stephanie Rice - 400m IM, 200m IMStephanie Rice qualifies for the Women's 400 Metre Individual Medley and the Womens 200 Metre Individual medley during the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials at the South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre in Adelaide, Australia.

2012 Olympic Swimming Trials - Races not to missThe 2012 Australian Olympic Trials will be filled with high drama as athletes battle for Olympic qualification. Unlike most other sports, the Swim Team is selected based solely on performances at Trials. There are no second chances and athletes will be pushed to their limits. Australia has won more Olympic medals in swimming than any other sport including 20 in Beijing. Here are some of the must-watch finals events.

AUS Trials Thursday 15 March - Women's IMWomen’s 400m IM: Rice VS The Chasers

Stephanie Rice says the Beijing Olympics exceeded her expectations when she won three gold medals and three world records, but a small tear in her shoulder has hampered her London 2012 preparations. Expect challenges in Rice's pet event from Blair Evans, Beijing Olympian Samantha Hamill and Ellen Fullerton who missed out on an Olympic spot in 2008 after placing third at Trials.

Yolane Kukla's star on the riseYoung Yolane Kukla exploded onto the Australian scene in 2010 when she surprised herself to qualify for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Kukla won gold in the 50m freestyle in Delhi and hopes to emulate the feats of her Olympic heroes like Libby Trickett, Leisel Jones and Geoff "Skippy" Huegill at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Eamon Sullivan and the Olympic speedstersTriple Olympic medallist Eamon Sullivan declares his fit, fast form ahead of the Olympic swimming trials. Sullivan explains his theory on why Australia's sprinters are getting faster, and describes the excitement of life at the Olympic Games.

Alicia Coutts targets London OlympicsAlicia Coutts blew the world away with her five gold medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Now a fitter and faster Coutts eyes London Olympic glory. Coutts talks about the races she will target in London and life outside the pool.

Swimming - Road to London 2012The Australian Olympic Swim Team will be full of household names and some new-comers who also hope to make it to the podium at London 2012. Check out the Australian Olympic Swimming hopefuls in action preparing for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Making WavesJames Magnussen test runs the new Speedo Fastskin3 Racing System ahead of the international launch in New York, London and Sydney.

Going Through the MotionsLeisel Jones test runs the new Speedo Fastskin3 Racing System ahead of the international launch in New York, London and Sydney.

Power PoseLeisel Jones shows off all 3 components of the new Speedo Fastskin3 Racing System before the international launch in New York, London and Sydney.

Aussie AmbassadorSpeedo Ambassador Leisel Jones poses in the new Speedo Fastskin3 Racing System before the international launch in New York, London and Sydney.

Joining the RanksJames Magnussen poses in the new Speedo Fastskin3 Racing System before the international launch in New York, London and Sydney. James joins international Speedo Ambassadors such as Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Rebecca Adlington.